1.Directions: You are going to research a Native American group by using print materials and the internet. After you gather your information, you will write one paragraph about your Native Americans. Then you will create a backdrop to be displayed on the wall of the cafeteria. Each person will also create props to be displayed. Dressed as your chosen Native Americans, you will pretend to be a wax figure by “freezing” in place. When visitors touch the START button, you will come to life and recite your paragraph. You will then “freeze” again until the next visitor touches the START button.
2.Research: You will be able to use your social studies book, handouts, nonfiction books, and the internet to research your Native American group. You should find the following information: •Describe the region lived
•Tell about the food and how it was obtained
•Tell about the shelter and how the environment decided what materials to use
•Tell about the clothing and how it was obtained
You will then use your research to write one paragraph which will become the script that you will recite in the Wax Museum. Remember to type or write the resources in which you find your information.
3.Backdrop:You will be provided with bulletin board paper which will measure about six feet tall. Use pictures, maps, and clipart to create a scene or collage as your backdrop. Remember that you must LABEL each picture, map, or clipart that you draw/use. You will need to include the following:
•Create a heading for your backdrop
•Map showing where your Native Americans lived
•Draw a picture of the type of home built
•Draw foods that were eaten
•Draw the shelter
•Draw any other pictures that provide more information
4.Props: Using your research, create or gather props. Suggestions include:
•Canoe (if it applies to your Native Americans)
•Type of home, such as make a cardboard igloo
•Cardboard weapons (or approved plastic or foam weapons)
•Cooking fire (using cardboard and craft tissue paper)
5.Paragraph: Copy your approved paragraph onto brown paper bag or construction paper. Crumple the paper to make it appear old. Tear the edges to make it appear as if written on animal hide. Memorize your paragraph but you will still be able to hold it in case you forget any of the words. Practice, practice, practice saying your paragraph clearly and so that it is easily heard. Practice saying your paragraph with expression and with any body or hand movements appropriate.
6.START button: Write the word “START” on the back of a paper plate. Decorate your plate using markers and/or crayons.
In this table, you will write the name of the Native Americans tribe researched in the appropriate region, type of shelter, foods, and other interesting facts.
•Indian Tribe Shelter, Food, Climate TableIn this table, you will write the name of the Native Americans tribe researched in the appropriate region, type of shelter, foods, and other interesting facts. •Native Americans of the Northern AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Arctic. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Inuit (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region). •Native Americans of the Northwest Coast AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Kwakiutl (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region). •Native Americans of the Plateau & Great Basin AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Nez Perce (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region). •Native Americans of the Southwest Cultural AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Hopi (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region). •Pawnee Indian Fact SheetThis website provides information about the Pawnee in a question and answer format. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing of these Native Americans. •Native Americans of the Southeast Cultural AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Seminole (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region). Internet & Technology Resources: •Native American CraftsThis document provides instructions, illustrations and web links to help you create something that Native Americans used. The craft directions include:
•Native American Scavenger Hunts Scavenger Hunt on each Native American group. You will click on the link and answer the questions on paper.
Internet & Technology Resources: •Living Wax Museum How-To’s Powerpoint(includes links to web resources) This powerpoint includes links and videos that help you see how other students created their Wax Museums. You will also see an example of a “PUSH” or “START” button. There photographs of students from our school in a Wax Museum featuring explorers. Suite 101—How-to Create a Living Wax Museum ProTeacher: Living Wax Museum Leighton School in Oswego (video) Wax Museum 09 (video)
1.Directions: You are going to research a Native American group by using print materials and the internet. After you gather your information, you will write one paragraph about your Native Americans. Then you will create a backdrop to be displayed on the wall of the cafeteria. Each person will also create props to be displayed. Dressed as your chosen Native Americans, you will pretend to be a wax figure by “freezing” in place. When visitors touch the START button, you will come to life and recite your paragraph. You will then “freeze” again until the next visitor touches the START button.
2.Research: You will be able to use your social studies book, handouts, nonfiction books, and the internet to research your Native American group. You should find the following information:
•Describe the region lived
•Tell about the food and how it was obtained
•Tell about the shelter and how the environment decided what materials to use
•Tell about the clothing and how it was obtained
You will then use your research to write one paragraph which will become the script that you will recite in the Wax Museum. Remember to type or write the resources in which you find your information.
3.Backdrop:You will be provided with bulletin board paper which will measure about six feet tall. Use pictures, maps, and clipart to create a scene or collage as your backdrop. Remember that you must LABEL each picture, map, or clipart that you draw/use. You will need to include the following:
•Create a heading for your backdrop
•Map showing where your Native Americans lived
•Draw a picture of the type of home built
•Draw foods that were eaten
•Draw the shelter
•Draw any other pictures that provide more information
4.Props: Using your research, create or gather props. Suggestions include:
•Canoe (if it applies to your Native Americans)
•Type of home, such as make a cardboard igloo
•Cardboard weapons (or approved plastic or foam weapons)
•Cooking fire (using cardboard and craft tissue paper)
5.Paragraph: Copy your approved paragraph onto brown paper bag or construction paper. Crumple the paper to make it appear old. Tear the edges to make it appear as if written on animal hide. Memorize your paragraph but you will still be able to hold it in case you forget any of the words. Practice, practice, practice saying your paragraph clearly and so that it is easily heard. Practice saying your paragraph with expression and with any body or hand movements appropriate.
6.START button: Write the word “START” on the back of a paper plate. Decorate your plate using markers and/or crayons.
Resources: Print Materials
•Houghton Mifflin Social Studies: United States History-Early Years
•Indian Tribe Shelter, Food, Climate Table
In this table, you will write the name of the Native Americans tribe researched in the appropriate region, type of shelter, foods, and other interesting facts.
•Indian Tribe Shelter, Food, Climate TableIn this table, you will write the name of the Native Americans tribe researched in the appropriate region, type of shelter, foods, and other interesting facts.
•Native Americans of the Northern AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Arctic. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Inuit (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region).
•Native Americans of the Northwest Coast AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Kwakiutl (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region).
•Native Americans of the Plateau & Great Basin AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Nez Perce (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region).
•Native Americans of the Southwest Cultural AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Hopi (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region).
•Pawnee Indian Fact SheetThis website provides information about the Pawnee in a question and answer format. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing of these Native Americans.
•Native Americans of the Southeast Cultural AreaThis article provides information about Native Americans that lived in the Northwest. You’ll find information about shelter, food, and clothing that is true for the Seminole (although other groups of Native Americans lived in this region).
Internet & Technology Resources:
•Native American CraftsThis document provides instructions, illustrations and web links to help you create something that Native Americans used. The craft directions include:
•Beading (Seminoles)
•Corn Husk Dolls (Seminoles)
•Early American Weaving (Seminoles)
•Birch Bark Canoe (Seminoles)
•Tepee (Pawnee, Nez Perce)
•Rain Stick (Pawnee, Nez Perce)
•Peace Pipe (Pawnee)
•Paper Basket (Nez Perce, Inuit, Seminole)
•Native American Masks (all)
•Kachina (Hopi)
•Masks (Hopi)
•Cradleboard (Hopi, Pawnee, Nez Perce)
•Scrimshaw (Inuit, Kwakiutl)
•Snow Goggles (Inuit)
•Cardboard Igloo
•Mocassins (Nez Perce, Pawnee, Seminoles, Hopi)
•Milk Jug Totem Pole (Kwakiutl)
•Noodle Beads (all)
•Native American Scavenger Hunts
Scavenger Hunt on each Native American group. You will click on the link and answer the questions on paper.
Internet & Technology Resources:
•Living Wax Museum How-To’s Powerpoint (includes links to web resources)
This powerpoint includes links and videos that help you see how other students created their Wax Museums. You will also see an example of a “PUSH” or “START” button. There photographs of students from our school in a Wax Museum featuring explorers.
Suite 101—How-to Create a Living Wax Museum
ProTeacher: Living Wax Museum
Leighton School in Oswego (video)
Wax Museum 09 (video)